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Mateusz Kaczmarek

A technology and finance expert writing for TS2.tech. He analyzes developments in satellites, telecommunications, and artificial intelligence, with a focus on their impact on global markets. Author of industry reports and market commentary, often cited in tech and business media. Passionate about innovation and the digital economy.

Space Race Heats Up: Major Launches, Moon Missions & Policy Showdowns (Sept. 19–20, 2025)

Space Race Heats Up: Major Launches, Moon Missions & Policy Showdowns (Sept. 19–20, 2025)

Key Facts Starlink Launch Extends SpaceX’s Record Year SpaceX continued its rapid launch cadence with yet another Starlink deployment on Sept. 19. After two days of bad weather delays, a Falcon 9 rocket roared off the pad at Vandenberg Space Force Base at 9:31 a.m. local time, carrying 24 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into polar orbit spaceflightnow.com. This mission – dubbed Starlink 17-12 – was SpaceX’s 84th Starlink launch of the year, underscoring the company’s breakneck pace in 2025 spaceflightnow.com. It also brings the total Starlink satellites launched in 2025 to over 2,000 as SpaceX builds out its massive internet constellation spaceflightnow.com. Notably, the
20 September 2025
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Tech Shockwaves: iPhone 17 Frenzy, Xbox Price Hike, Google Breakup Call & More (Sept 19–20, 2025)

Tech Shockwaves: iPhone 17 Frenzy, Xbox Price Hike, Google Breakup Call & More (Sept 19–20, 2025)

Apple’s iPhone 17 Frenzy and Record India Sales Apple’s latest iPhone 17 series officially hit stores worldwide on September 19, drawing long queues from New York to Mumbai apple.com. In India, crowds lined up outside Apple’s new flagship stores as the base iPhone 17, new “iPhone Air,” and high-end 17 Pro/Max models sold out instantly livemint.com. Pre-orders in India were about 10% higher than last year’s, and analysts say Apple is poised to surpass 5 million iPhones sold in Q3 2025, marking the 15th straight record quarter for iPhone sales in the country livemint.com livemint.com. “Apple, with its aspirational brand, is successfully riding
20 September 2025
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Don’t Fly Your Drone in Malta Before Reading This (2025 Guide to Drone Laws)

Don’t Fly Your Drone in Malta Before Reading This (2025 Guide to Drone Laws)

Key Facts (Quick Summary) Recreational vs. Commercial Drone Use Malta does not enact two completely separate sets of laws for “hobby” versus “business” drone flights – the same EU-based rules apply to both, focused on the risk and category of operation rather than the pilot’s intent drone-made.com. That said, in practice there are stricter expectations and limitations on how and where you can fly for fun versus for work. Bottom line: Whether recreational or commercial, you must register, insure, and (if above the most minimal category) get licensed before flying in Malta. The critical difference is where and under what
19 September 2025
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Sweden’s Space Odyssey: From Arctic Rockets to Europe’s Satellite Powerhouse

Sweden’s Space Odyssey: From Arctic Rockets to Europe’s Satellite Powerhouse

Historical Overview: Sweden’s Journey into Space Sweden’s involvement in space stretches back over six decades. In 1961, Swedish engineers launched the country’s first sounding rocket from a remote site in northern Sweden Sscspace. This pioneering step was followed by the construction of Esrange Space Center above the Arctic Circle, which saw its first rocket launch in November 1966 Sscspace. Operated initially by the European Space Research Organisation (the precursor to ESA) and transferred to Swedish ownership in 1972, Esrange became the heart of Sweden’s early space activities Sscspace Sscspace. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Sweden built expertise in suborbital rockets
19 September 2025
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Black Hole Feasts, AI for Teens & Climate Alarms: Science News Roundup (Sept 18–19, 2025)

Black Hole Feasts, AI for Teens & Climate Alarms: Science News Roundup (Sept 18–19, 2025)

Space & Astronomy Record-Breaking Black Hole Growth Astronomers have identified a “black hole on overdrive” in the early universe, feeding faster than theory predicted. The supermassive black hole — about a billion solar masses and observed 12.8 billion light-years away — is devouring matter at 2.4 times the Eddington limit (the usual maximum rate) nasa.gov nasa.gov. This quasar’s extreme X-ray output makes it the brightest black hole of the universe’s first billion years nasa.gov. Its existence helps explain how giant black holes grew so quickly after the Big Bang. The lead researcher, Luca Ighina of the Center for Astrophysics, was
19 September 2025
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Don’t Miss This Weekend’s Celestial Show: Moon & Venus Dawn Dance, Saturn at Peak Brightness, and Aurora Alerts

Don’t Miss This Weekend’s Celestial Show: Moon & Venus Dawn Dance, Saturn at Peak Brightness, and Aurora Alerts

In-Depth: This Weekend’s Celestial Highlights (Sept. 19–20, 2025) 1. A Dazzling Dawn Conjunction (Moon, Venus & Regulus) – Sept. 19 & 20 If you’re up early, look east before sunrise on Friday, Sept. 19. You’ll be rewarded with a gorgeous trio of celestial objects clustered together in the growing dawn light earthsky.org. The crescent Moon, just 27 days old and barely 7% illuminated, will hover right above brilliant Venus (the brightest “star” in the sky at that hour) predicalendar.com earthsky.org. Just adjacent to Venus you’ll spot Regulus, the blue-white heart of the Leo constellation. NASA calls it “a magnificent conjunction”
19 September 2025
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Space Race Heats Up: Starlink Soars, New Shepard Returns & Mars Plans Unveiled – Sept 18–19, 2025 Space News

Space Race Heats Up: Starlink Soars, New Shepard Returns & Mars Plans Unveiled – Sept 18–19, 2025 Space News

Key Facts SpaceX Starlink Launch Extends Record Year SpaceX notched yet another Starlink mission on Sept. 18, flying 28 more Starlink satellites into orbit atop a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral at 5:30 a.m. EDT space.com. The veteran first-stage booster – on its seventh flight – successfully landed on the droneship Just Read the Instructions downrange in the Atlantic, marking SpaceX’s 117th Falcon 9 launch of 2025 space.com. This cadence sets a blistering pace; over 70% of SpaceX’s flights this year have been dedicated to their Starlink internet constellation space.com. The mission highlights SpaceX’s routine of rapid reusability and high launch
19 September 2025
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Tech Shockwave: Major Tech Breakthroughs from Sept 18–19, 2025

Tech Shockwave: Major Tech Breakthroughs from Sept 18–19, 2025

Key Facts In-Depth Report Meta Unveils Smart Glasses with Built-In Display Meta (Facebook’s parent) kicked off its annual Connect conference by introducing the Meta Ray-Ban Display, the company’s first consumer smart glasses that include a tiny digital display in one lens reuters.com. Priced at $799 with an AI-powered wristband controller, the glasses can show notifications and respond to hand gestures, and will hit stores on September 30 reuters.com. CEO Mark Zuckerberg framed the device as a step toward everyday “superintelligence,” arguing that smart glasses let people stay present while seamlessly tapping AI assistance to “improve your memory, improve your senses,
19 September 2025
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10 Things You Need to Know About Iceland’s Drone Laws in 2025 (Before You Fly!)

10 Things You Need to Know About Iceland’s Drone Laws in 2025 (Before You Fly!)

Key Facts Overview of Iceland’s Drone Legal Framework (2025) Iceland’s drone regulations have been overhauled in recent years to match the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) standards. In 2024, Iceland implemented Regulation No. 1360/2024, adopting the EU-wide drone rules that many European countries follow reddit.com. This means drone operations in Iceland are governed by a risk-based framework with three categories – Open, Specific, and Certified – just like in the EU. The Icelandic Transport Authority (Samgöngustofa, sometimes called the Icelandic CAA or ICETRA) is the agency overseeing drone flights, enforcing safety rules, and issuing certifications skylum.com drone-laws.com. In general,
18 September 2025
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Swiss Space Industry Soars: Inside Switzerland’s Satellite & NewSpace Revolution

Swiss Space Industry Soars: Inside Switzerland’s Satellite & NewSpace Revolution

Introduction Switzerland may be known for its precision watches and banks, but it’s also quietly becoming a powerhouse in the space and satellite industry. With a dynamic ecosystem that blends academic excellence, deep-tech entrepreneurship, and strong public support, the Alpine nation is making its mark beyond Earth’s atmosphere. Renato Krpoun, head of the Swiss Space Office, attributes this success to Switzerland’s unique environment: “Switzerland’s stable political environment, neutrality and high standard of living are fundamental pillars for the success of the Swiss space ecosystem.” globalairspaceradar.com. In recent years, the Swiss space sector has seen record investments, pioneering start-ups, and major
18 September 2025
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6,000 Alien Planets & a Healing Ozone Layer: Biggest Science News (Sept 17-18, 2025)

6,000 Alien Planets & a Healing Ozone Layer: Biggest Science News (Sept 17-18, 2025)

Key Facts Space Exploration: 6,000 New Worlds & Starship Progress In a milestone for astronomy, NASA confirmed the 6,000th exoplanet – planets orbiting other stars – in its records this week. The official tally of alien worlds crossed the 6k mark after only ~30 years of exoplanet hunting, reflecting an exponential discovery rate space.com. “We’re entering the next great chapter of exploration – worlds beyond our imagination,” a NASA video proclaimed space.com. NASA noted that because new planets are added on a rolling basis by scientists worldwide, “no single planet is considered the 6,000th entry… There are more than 8,000
18 September 2025
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Skywatch Alert: Auroras, “Smiling” Conjunction & Satellite Trains Dazzle on Sept 18–19, 2025

Skywatch Alert: Auroras, “Smiling” Conjunction & Satellite Trains Dazzle on Sept 18–19, 2025

Key Facts Auroras on the Move: Geomagnetic Storms and Equinox Glows Skywatchers in mid-latitudes, keep your eyes north! This week brings an elevated aurora borealis potential, thanks to both increased solar activity and a seasonal phenomenon. The Sun is near the peak of its 11-year cycle, “with activity at its highest level in 23 years” timesofindia.indiatimes.com. In mid-September, a gigantic “butterfly-shaped” coronal hole in the Sun’s atmosphere unleashed a gale of solar wind, sparking a surprise G3 (strong) geomagnetic storm on Sept. 14 timesofindia.indiatimes.com timesofindia.indiatimes.com. That storm produced auroral displays down to Colorado and Missouri in the U.S., far below
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Stock Market Today

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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